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Celebrating Sam Wagstaff: Event honors memory of late DIA contemporary art curator

Wed, 14 May 2008 23:36:37 GMT

West Coast punkabilly: Original lineup of LA's X power up amps at Majestic Theatre

Mon, 12 May 2008 12:55:26 GMT

Versatile band crossed over into new wave and shockabilly over course of long career.

Urgent beats: experimental hip hop and grime artists roll out rhythms at Pontiac's Crofoot

Mon, 12 May 2008 13:32:14 GMT

Brooklyn's EL-P and Londoner Dizzee Rascal helped change pop music on both sides of the Atlantic with edgy social commentary and fresh production values.

Violin virtuosity: Regina Carter fuses classical and modern style in tribute to Detroit neighborhood

Mon, 12 May 2008 13:47:33 GMT

Group pays tribute to Detroit's historic Black Bottom community with original work that includes poetry and narration.

Connecting the dots: Heidelberg creator Tyree Guyton talks, screens doc at Southfield library

Mon, 12 May 2008 13:56:29 GMT

Famed Near East Side artist's new book will be available for signing courtesy of Oak Park's Book Beat.

Bike Detroit now: Get ready for non-motorized commute to work from four departure points

Mon, 12 May 2008 14:29:14 GMT

Don't like gas prices and nasty auto emissions? Strap on a helmet and ride downtown with a two-wheel caravan.

German electronica: Cluster set the stage back in the 1970s for shape of sound to come

Mon, 12 May 2008 15:15:21 GMT

Touring the U.S. for the first time since 1996, Dieter Moebius and Hans-Joachim Roedelius make their Detroit debut as a duo at the DIA.

Avant-rock trio: Offonoff features talents of guitarist who founded Dutch improvisers the Ex

Mon, 12 May 2008 15:40:27 GMT

The band also includes musicians who've played with free jazz horn players Peter Brotzmann, Evan Parker and Ken Vandermark.

Stellar student art: College for Creative Studies launches annual exhibit and sale

Mon, 12 May 2008 15:53:07 GMT

Collector's preview and reception on Friday, exhibition open to the public Saturday, May 17.

Punk blues: The Kills keep it on the mean side for Magic Stick appearance

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:00:09 GMT

London-based Anglo-American rocker duo recorded new LP Midnight Boom in famed Benton Harbor studio.

Funk punk: Disco (not disco) originals Was (Not Was) return for Detroit homecoming

Mon, 05 May 2008 17:15:46 GMT

Bumrush the stage and walk the dinosaur with band that brings rock 'n' roll attitude to the dance floor.

Modern art: New show at MOCAD considers Detroit art and architecture past, present and future

Mon, 05 May 2008 14:12:25 GMT

Opening party features big band noise funk by NOMO and psychedelic art rock puppeteers Monster Island.

Graduation day: Cranbrook Academy term closes with showcase of high caliber student art & design

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:31:41 GMT

Scholarship presentations part of Here and Now: The 2008 Graduate Degree Exhibition in deSalle Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.

Sonic horror: Detroit electro punks screen film, perform soundtrack live at DIA

Mon, 05 May 2008 14:58:55 GMT

Adam Lee Miller and Nicola Kuperus have been innovating and exporting hard-edged electronic dance music since the late 1990s.

Cuban sizzle: Grammy Award nominees Tiempo Libre bring Latin boy band heat to the Max

Mon, 05 May 2008 18:16:51 GMT

Cuban rhythms combine with the virtuosity of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for special Mother's Day matinee.

Mother's Day brunch: Culinary artists at the Henry Ford prepare feast on day to honor all moms

Mon, 05 May 2008 17:50:34 GMT

Brunch at The Henry Ford's historic, elegant Lovett Hall will be grand way to spend Mother's Day.

Funky folk comedy: New Zealand's influential Flight of the Conchords set down in Ann Arbor

Mon, 05 May 2008 17:39:16 GMT

The duo's comedy and music is the basis for the HBO television series, also called Flight of the Conchords.

Creating Creative Culture: Talk at Cranbrook on building density of people who think, say, do

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:52:14 GMT

Panel of social media experts hosted by BrainGain CEO Eric Cedo and Model D Publisher Brian Boyle.

Lounge music (re)defined: Sushi farewell party hosted by househead and publisher DJ Shortround

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:52:05 GMT

Vince Patricola moving east but plans to keep Detroit Electronic Quarterly going from new base in Brooklyn.

Cinco de Mayo: Annual celebration is filled with Mexican food, ethnic music and dancing

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:32:37 GMT

Feast of fun in store for Mexicantown, Southwest Detroit, Eastern Market and all over the metro area this weekend.

Strawberry Festival: Two-day party includes tours of 100-year-old neo-gothic Hamtown parish

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:14:11 GMT

Polka-rock by Polish Muslims, strawberry baked goods and other yummy foods sure to keep everyone munching and dancing all weekend.

Sing, Sing, Sing: DSO pays tribute to big band leader Benny Goodman

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:25:33 GMT

Michigan born and bred clarinet prodigy Dave Bennett gives new life to music of the "King of Swing."

Theater: Drama examines baseball's greatest hitter and notorious infant terrible, Ty Cobb

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:31:27 GMT

Lee Blessing's 1989 play offers multiple perspectives on Detroit Tigers outfielder known as the "Georgia Peach."

Clubbing: Ann Arbor's Ghostly and Adult Swim make splash in Eastern Market arty dance party

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:08:51 GMT

New 19-song collection from avant-pop indie label is also included as pre-party giveaway.

Fundraiser: BravoBravo! celebrates diversity, raises cash for renovations at Detroit Opera House

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:03:35 GMT

Food, drink and high quality entertainment are features of fun-filled 9th annual soirée.

Fundraiser: Third annual 'Be in Art' dinner-dance supports innovative programming at MOCAD

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:25:20 GMT

Fantastic, elegant, provocative night at the museum includes a silent auction and live music from Notorious.

Spring art: Biddle Gallery hops to it with seasonal 'Green Bunny' show

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:26:07 GMT

Recycled art is focus of environmentally conscious group show at Wyandotte gallery.

Big Band: Irvin Mayfield and New Orleans Jazz Orchestra bring blast of Bourbon St. to DSO

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:39:36 GMT

Violinist Hilary Hahn, guest conductor Peter Oundjian and youth ensemble Civic Youth Orchestra also perform this weekend.

American primitives: Tangential Festival of outsider music winds down at Bohemian National Home

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:55:17 GMT

Carl Oxley III and Odu Aftrobeat Orchestra fill out the week at art space on the north end of Southwest Detroit.

Majestic nights: Psychobilly legend Reverend Horton Heat brings it to Midtown's Majestic

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:21:21 GMT

NYC "next big thing" post-punk dance rockers the Bravery play same venue on Friday.